Interior

Reviews of Couvent des Minimes

4 out of 5
Couvent des Minimes
17 Quai du Wault, Lille, Nord

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 826 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 826 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 826 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 826 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 826 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to explore
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hôtel Couvent des Minimes on Mar 25, 2024
Hello Wendy,Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience. Please come back again soon!Sophie Pouyoune - Hotel Manager

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hôtel Couvent des Minimes on Jan 9, 2024
Dear Amanda,We have discovered your one-star review and are sorry to note that your experience did not live up to your expectations. We would like to understand your concerns and would appreciate it if you could provide us with more information about what happened. This will enable us to take the necessary steps to improve the quality of our services.Kind regards,The management team

8/10 Good

Dinesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and service. A bit dated and toilet requires a bit more cleaning. Otherwise very good breakfast and ambience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Hôtel Couvent des Minimes on Jan 3, 2024
Hello Dinesh, Thank you for your positive review of our location and service. We take note of your comments regarding the toilets and apologize for the inconvenience. We are also aware that our establishment is showing signs of ageing and we will work to remedy this. We are delighted that you enjoyed our breakfast and the atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back and providing you with a more pleasant experience.The management team

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location for exploring Vieux Lille. Lovely clean hotel. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Hôtel Couvent des Minimes on Nov 29, 2023
Dear Andrew,Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the comfort and convenient location of our hotel for exploring Vieux-Lille.We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Lille.The management team

8/10 Good

Kenneth, Croydon

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely location and atmosphere in the hotel. Rooms could do with an upgrade though. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Hôtel Couvent des Minimes on Sep 19, 2023
Hello Stephen,Thank you very much for your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the location and setting of our hotel so much. We also take into consideration your comment regarding our rooms, and will endeavour to update and improve our facilities to provide an even more pleasant environment for our guests.Kind regards,The management team

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very satisfied
Very good value for money, with all one needs, including air conditioning, comfy bed, tea and coffee making facilities, and a safe. In an excellent position as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hôtel Couvent des Minimes on Sep 14, 2023
Hello Catherine,Thank you very much for your comment. It's with great joy that we read of your satisfaction with the services we offer. The room is your cocoon during your stay, and we do our best so that you can find warmth and comfort there. Our location is also ideal for discovering the riches of Lille and staying close to amenities.We look forward to welcoming you back soon.The management team

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely building. Some rooms a little dark. Not all rooms have air con.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hôtel Couvent des Minimes on Sep 14, 2023
Dear guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed our surroundings. We also note your comment about the brightness of some rooms. Regarding the air conditioning, we understand that this is an important element for your comfort and we are constantly working to update our facilities to offer the best possible comfort to our guests.We look forward to welcoming you back.The management team

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy customer
Super hotel, friendly & helpful staff. Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Hôtel Couvent des Minimes on Jun 19, 2023
Hello Sandra,Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging feedback. It's a real pleasure to read your satisfaction with all our services. Indeed, our team strives every day to provide you with a quality service. Our location, just a few minutes from Lille city centre and very close to the old town, is also an asset. We hope to see you again soon for an equally positive experience.The management team.

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Hôtel Couvent des Minimes on Jun 22, 2023
Dear David,Thank you for taking the time to rate our establishment. However, your rating seems to indicate that your experience did not live up to your expectations, and we would like to know more about what you did not like. Your comments and suggestions will help us target improvements to be made in order to meet your expectations.Kind regards,The management team.

4/10 Poor

Riccardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A neglected two star for the price of four.
The hotel opened 33 years ago and it shows. It’s like time had stopped. Everything is tired and rundown, the floor carpet in the worst condition I have ever seen, the whole architecture concept old fashioned to say the least. All for the price of a four star that the hotel still claims to be. Just avoid it until they renovate it (construction to start next year, they told me). For info: parking overnight costs 21 euros (which we were not properly informed about at arrival).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Hôtel Couvent des Minimes on Mar 28, 2023
Dear Riccardo,We are grateful to you for taking the time to tell us about your experience in our hotel. We are sorry that your experience did not live up to your expectations.We are aware that the hotel is showing signs of age, and we are sorry for the inconveniences caused. We assure you that we will undertake the necessary improvements. Your satisfaction remains our priority, and we always take all feedbacks received into account, they help us target improvements to make in order to better satisfy you. We sincerely hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more satisfying experience.Kind regards,The management team.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was ideal for a stay in Lille
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Hôtel Couvent des Minimes on Mar 28, 2023
Dear Stephen,Thank you very much for these complimentary comments. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us.We look forward to welcoming you again soon.Kind regards,The management team.

4/10 Poor

Iain

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very poorly maintained rooms no manage my on site
I cannot understand the positive reviews for this hotel. I paid for an upgraded deluxe room which was around £60 more than rooms in the other 4 star properties in Lille. Sadly despite being moved by a very accommodating-but embarrassed receptionist the rooms were dated, poorly maintained and cleaned - two different beds are in my images. I had no choice due to logistics but to stay. No manager available all weekend. It then took a week to respond to my complaint. Eventually an offer of a refund but a week later Hotels.com have still not had this authorised by the hotel. I now know that the hotel is due a full refurb. It so needs it. The carpets in common areas, like the bedrooms, are all stained. Basic maintenance has not been carried out and to have chairs as battered as they were shows a very badly run hotel. As a business owner I know that some customers use reviews as a weapon which is why I have taken 2 weeks to post this review to see if the management could resolve it speedily. Sadly not! How can a large hotel never have a manager available for Expedia to resolve an issue?
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with clean and welcoming rooms
The hotel is conveniently located. It is very close to the historic Citadel, now a large park with a zoo and amusement park, and fantastic for walks and runs. The hotel is a short walk to the centre of Lille and about a 20 mins leisurely walk from the Eurostar station. The hotel has been modernised. The rooms are clean and welcoming and very quiet. The bar served a good range of alocollic and non-alcoholic cocktails and drinks. Breakfast was included in our booking and there was a good variety. We found the staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeanine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Have you ever stayed in a hotel that was BETTER than the photos? Neither had I... until I stayed here. It's stunning inside and out. Large,spacious bedroom with a comfortable bed and a delicious breakfast. Fab area to explore Lille a pied.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a ancient monastery. Nice hotel, good rooms, staff is almost non existent. When we asked for a glass of water in the lobby we were told we can find one in the bar or the toilet..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

h

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning building
Stunning building.Good breakfast with good selection of choices.Restaurant impossible for vegetarians though!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liesl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel and service
We had a great stay at the hotel. The apartment suite was spacious for a family of four. The hotel was also conveniently based with a short walk to a lovely park and also to Lille’s city centre. The breakfast was amazing and we also had good weather. I would love to be back in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liesl

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Iris, Tallahassee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location
Perfectly situated to access dining, retail or outdoor areas. Having seating in the room made it more comfortable to relax between activities. Very spacious room. 1st and 2nd floor carpets and facade looked new and fresh, 3rd floor was dinghy looking with stained carpet and lighting on/off along corridor making it dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely historic hotel
Great location just on the edge of the old town so able to walk everywhere. Great restoration of an historic building, good sized rooms and very clean. Wonderful champagne bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely hotel, poor experience
We checked in to the very impressive hotel after a long drive from Lyon. When i put the card into the electricity box in the wall nothing happened. I took it out and put it in again and there was a loud bang and a long of sparks. I gound myself on the other side of the room im literal shock! We went straight back to receptuon who gave us the key to another room straight away. When we got to the new room it was clear that the half a bottle of complimentary water hadn't been replaced from the previous guest and there were signs of poor workmanship in the bathroom, especially in thenside panel which was left open to access plumbing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fabulous building
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location for Couvent de Mimines was excellent. Just across the street you were able to enter the Citadel and we often walked there to have a beer on the canal boat Archimedes. The lively street cafes were a short walk towards the center of town. The staff was very accommodating and helpful to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice, but bring your own toiletries
Nice, clean hotel in excellent location. Extremely firm bed made it hard to sleep. Toiletries are horrible here, so bring your own. Shampoo was watered down to the point it barely lathered. No conditioner provided, so had a day spent walking around Lille looking a frizzy, tangled mess. Hair dryer barely blew any air, and what did come out was cold, so if you dry your hair consider bringing that as well. Washcloths also not provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Raschad

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was recommended for kids but I’d avoid at all costs if you have kids under 10. The bar and restaurant are lovely but the decor is very tired and the rooms not very comfortable. Next time we’ll go self catering.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Claude

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Clare

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had a very calm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Unusual hotel being a former convent/barracks. All staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and only a few minutes from city center. Parking was a bit of a hassle, so if you plan on taking your car out a lot you may want to park elsewhere because you need hotel staff to let you out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mee Mee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe location
Quiet and very safe location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and stunning building. Unfortunately in need of some renovations with tired carpets, chipped door paint in rooms, dated bathrooms. Not expected from a 4 star hotel. Still wondering about the rationale for handing bathroom supplies in a ziplock bag at reception instead of having them in the room. On-site parking extortionate at 21 euros a night. No hot breakfast, only continental.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from Christophe Bocquet Directeur Général on Feb 26, 2021
Cher Anonymous, Vous nous faites partager votre expérience suite à votre séjour au Couvent des Minimes, je vous en remercie, votre avis nous est précieux.Vous renouvelant mes excuses les plus sincères, je vous prie de bien vouloir recevoir l'expression de sentiments dévoués.

2/10 Terrible

Alexis

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful location, charming hotel and super clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real pleasure
Fascinating building excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Sherborne, GB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel where everything functions as it should. If you're looking for a hotel in Lille where you know that you can relax and the dedicated staff will take care of everything, there is no finer establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated old building in excellent location to visit the city of Lille, staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms well appointed and equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were delighted with Couvent des Minimes and would definitely recommend it to friends and relative . It’s location was perfect, the staff are friendly and efficient and our room was comfortable. We especially liked the bar and lounge area where the service and ambience were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only negative was that lighting in room very low
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Florence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019